1 . Why does the man always get to the office early?

A．He takes some shortcuts.

B．He leaves home super early.

C．He lives close to the company.

2 . Dad had been a lumberjack (伐木工). As the years passed on, he became angry whenever he couldn’t do something he had done as a(n) _________ man. Four days after his sixty-seventh birthday, Dad had a heart attack and was_________ into an operating room. He survived. But his passion for life was_______.

My husband, Dick, and I invited Dad to live with us on our small farm. We hoped the fresh _________air would help him adjust. Within a week after he moved in, I_________. He complained at everything I did. I called a mental health center that recommended an article describing a group of patients under treatment for_________. Yet their health had improved greatly when given_________ for a dog.

I drove to the animal shelter that afternoon and back home with a dog.

When I reached the house, I helped my_________ out of the car and said “Dad! Look what I got for you!” Dad looked, then pulled a face. “If I had wanted a dog, I would have picked a better one. Keep it to yourself!” Anger rose _________ me. “You’d better get used to him, Dad. He’s staying!”

Dad just ignored me, when suddenly the dog__________ my dad and sat down. Then slowly, he raised his paw...Dad remained silent. The dog waited __________. Then Dad was on his knees __________the animal.

It was the__________of a warm and loving friendship. Dad and the pet were__________throughout the next three years. Dad’s bitterness__________ , and they made many friends.

1.

A．older

B．younger

C．happier

D．luckier

2.

A．rushed

B．forced

C．kept

D．transformed

3.

A．consistent

B．fresh

C．gone

D．troublesome

4.

A．town

B．countryside

C．city

D．state

5.

A．cried

B．smiled

C．regretted

D．opposed

6.

A．depression

B．disappointment

C．fitness

D．confusion

7.

A．devotion

B．commitment

C．treatment

D．responsibility

8.

A．prize

B．company

C．burden

D．reward

9.

A．nearby

B．along

C．on

D．inside

10.

A．closed

B．barked

C．annoyed

D．neared

11.

A．anxiously

B．delightedly

C．patiently

D．bitterly

12.

A．bringing up

B．picking up

C．pulling up

D．catching up

13.

A．beginning

B．resolution

C．addition

D．display

14.

A．undisturbed

B．incredible

C．inseparable

D．unattended

15.

A．arose

B．decreased

C．restored

D．faded

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man doing?

A．Making an appointment.

B．Giving some advice.

C．Seeking after-sales service.

2. When will the high-speed Internet be installed?

A．At 3:00 p.m. on Friday.

B．At 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.

C．At 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.

3. What information does the woman ask the man to give?

A．His home address.

B．His email address.

C．His phone number.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man tell the woman?

A．He can’t eat at home tonight.

B．He can’t go home today.

C．He might be late for dinner.

2. Why is the man busy these days?

A．He just joined a new company.

B．He just established his business.

C．His boss gives him lots of extra work.

5 . What is Jack going to do on May Day?

A．Stay at home.

B．Take a trip to the zoo.

C．Have fun in Disneyland.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which year can the family name “Gotobed” date back to?

A．1296.

B．1279.

C．1269.

2. What family name was related to a job?

A．“Nutter”.

B．“Onions”.

C．“Hardmeat”.

3. What does the speaker say about the family name “Smellie”?

A．It’s unusual in the UK now.

B．It could be a misspelling of a village.

C．It has something to do with a bad smell.

4. What do the family names “Onions” and “Greedy” have in common?

A．They’re both connected with eating.

B．They’re both related to Ireland.

C．Their spellings both have been changed.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Sarah think of making breakfast in person?

A．It’s quite healthy.

B．It needs a lot of time.

C．It’s a good start of a day.

2. What will Alex do if he has no time to make breakfast in the morning?

A．Cook something in advance.

B．Go to a cafe directly.

C．Eat nothing.

3. What is Alex mainly talking about?

A．Whether to prepare breakfast on a busy day.

B．How to make a delicious breakfast.

C．Why he makes breakfast by himself.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the man stay in a hotel these days?

A．His house is currently being repaired.

B．He hasn’t rented a satisfactory room.

C．He is on a business trip.

2. Who is probably Jimmy?

A．The man’s brother.

B．The woman’s roommate.

C．The speakers’ colleague

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is Nancy doing at first?

A．Placing an order for red clothes.

B．Drawing up a work schedule.

C．Constructing a piece of writing.

2. What does Nancy offer to do?

A．Tell the man about his animal year.

B．Share some websites with the man.

C．Make a bowl of noodles for the man.

10 . There’s nothing like graduating to make you want a celebratory vacation. So, where should you go once you graduate?

Iceland

With stunning bays, shooting geysers (间歇喷泉), natural hot springs and the northern lights — Iceland offers an otherworldly reset from your studies. A nature-first vacation, try and dedicate some time beyond the beautiful capital Reykjavik. You’ll need a large budget to chase waterfalls, sip pints and toast your graduation in Iceland, but you’ll look at the world entirely anew.

Florence, Italy

Florence offers a decadence (颓废) and youthfulness that is easier to access than in Rome or Naples, and its Renaissance beauty will fill your aching heart if you don’t want to leave university or college. Marvel at Botticelli’s masterpiece, the Birth of Venus, in the Uffizi and wander the expansive Boboli Gardens. Luxuriate with two-hour dinners on one of their many piazzas, climb to the top of the fabled Duomo to take in the rolling hills in the distance. There is so much to love about Florence, but like most major cities in Italy, it can be expensive, but it’s the price you pay to heal your heartache.

Greece

Few places have the same vacation appeal as Greece. With its hot, sunny climate and brilliant museums, especially the Acropolis Museum, the fantastic restaurants and endless island hopping opportunities, it’s hard to have a dull moment. Pro-tip: Don’t skip Athens. The birthplace of Western civilization and a paradise for thinkers, artists and scientists, come see the starting place for man’s greatest ideas.

Vietnam

Affordable, beautiful and warm, a graduation trip to Vietnam gets you out of your comfort zone. Get lost in a sea of mopeds in Hanoi and slurp pho on stools along the sidewalk. Head up to Halong Bay, where you can tour its limestone islands on a junk boat.

1. If we want to enjoy the beautiful northern lights, where should we go?

A．Iceland.

B．Florence.

C．Athens.

D．Vietnam.

2. What do Iceland and Florence have in common?

A．We can fill our aching heart.	B．There are many delicious piazzas.
C．Both need a large budget.	D．Both have a long and prosperous history.

3. Why should we not skip Athens if we have our vocation in Greece?

A．Because we appreciate many masters’ artworks.

B．Because we can visit many brilliant museums.

C．Because we will never have a dull moment.

D．Because Western civilization originates from here.